Bacchus and Ariadne Greek Mythology story ppt with characters, setting, plot, theme, style analysis

1. Bacchus and
Ariadne
Presented by: Levi Lou Juan

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Topic Outline
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Story of Bacchus and Ariadne
Setting
Characters

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Topic Outline
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Plot
Style
Oil Painting by Titian

4. Pre-Activity

5. • Which character/s
is/are most
important?
• How do you know?
• Who might the man
leaping off the chariot
be?
Questions:

6. Bacchus and Ariadne
THE STORY OF

15. · the Island of Crete
· Great labyrinth/maze
· One year
· the island of Naxos
. on the beach
· sky
Setting

16. Characters

17. • A Cretan princess and the daughter of
King Minos of Crete
• Known for helping Theseus escape the
Minotaur by giving him a ball of thread
to mark his path in the labyrinth.
• Abandoned by Theseus on the island of
Naxos
• Found by Dionysus, who fell in love with
her and later married her
Ariadne

18. Roman god of wine and also
known as “Dionysus” in
Greek Myth
Bacchus

19. • Legendary Athenian hero from Greek
mythology, often portrayed as a handsome,
vigorous young man armed with a sword.
• Known for his many adventures, including
killing the Minotaur in the Cretan Labyrinth
• Son of Aegeus, king of Athens
Theseus

20. • King of Crete, son of Zeus and
Europa
• Known for his rule over Crete and
the islands of the Aegean Sea
King Minos

21. • Ancient Greek monster, half-man and
half-bull
• Most famous for dwelling inside a
labyrinth, where he devoured human
sacrifices each year
• Monstrous offspring of Pasiphae, the
wife of King Minos, and the Cretan
Bull.
Minotaur

22. • Known as the Bacchae, who achieved
a state of ecstasy through
drunkenness, ritual dance, and sexual
freedom
• Goat-footed Satyrs and Maenads,
wild women who danced
energetically during his festivals
Bacchus’ followers

23. Plot
EXPOSITION, RISING ACTION, CLIMAX,
FALLING ACTION, AND RESOLUTION

24. King Minos of Crete required Athens to send young men
and women as sacrifices to the Minotaur every nine years.
Theseus, a hero from Athens, volunteers to end this cycle
of sacrifice by slaying the Minotaur. Ariadne, the daughter
of King Minos, falls in love with Theseus upon seeing him
and offers to help him navigate the labyrinth and defeat the
Minotaur in exchange for his promise to marry her.
Exposition

25. Theseus accepts Ariadne's offer and successfully defeats
the Minotaur with her guidance. They plan to sail to Athens
together, but during a stop on the island of Naxos, Theseus
abandons Ariadne while she is sleeping on the beach.
Rising Action

26. Ariadne, heartbroken and alone, is discovered by Bacchus,
the god of wine and revelry. He is immediately captivated
by her and offers his love and companionship. Ariadne
reciprocates Bacchus's affection, marking a turning point in
her story.
Climax

27. Ariadne and Bacchus are married, finding happiness
together despite Ariadne's previous betrayal by Theseus.
They have three sons and enjoy a fulfilling life together.
Falling Action

28. Bacchus immortalizes Ariadne by placing her sparkling
diadem in the sky as the constellation Corona, ensuring
her eternal remembrance and elevating her to immortal
status. This final act solidifies Ariadne's place in
mythology as a beloved figure forever associated with
love, betrayal, and transformation.
Resolution

29. Theme
BACCHUS AND ARIADNE

30. Themes

31. Style
BACCHUS AND ARIADNE

32. 1
Style
Mythological
Imagery
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Elevated
Language
Narrative
Structure
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Symbolism and
Allegory
5
Moral and Didactic
Elements

33. Bacchus and
Ariadne oil
painting by
Titian

34. Post-Activity

35. Bacchus and Ariadne

36. Ariadne

37. Thank you for
listening!